I have been wondering about something for the past few hours and I really would appreciate some feedback. Since Easter I have had the privilege of bringing the Word of the Lord to a very diverse group of folks. These people are from all over North Carolina and other states but they come to Holden Beach for their vacations and weekend getaways. Some live here in Ocean Aire Travel Park year-round. But on Sundays they come together in the morning in the outside air to listen, pray, and meditate on God's Word. And the fellowship has brought a closeness that only the Lord can provide.
I do not know the depth of everyone's relationship with Christ, nor do I know their backgrounds in the faith. Some may be Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian or some other denomination and others might have a Pentecostal background or a non-denominational background. A few may not have any history in the faith or anything more than a cursory relationship to the Lord.
Many are loving and giving folks who have given me a great gift of which they may or may not be aware. In this 63rd year of my life and my 42nd year in the ministry the fire of my calling has ignited and glows brighter and is spreading more quickly than the California wildfires. In this group there are those who are hurting; those who are in need of finances; those who need healing; and those who need the Lord. The make-up of this group varies from week to week but always with the faithful who are here every Sunday. I love every one of them.
But what are we as a group? How would organized ministries and churches recognize? Somehow I feel a strong connection to the first century Church that was composed of many of these same kind of folks. Are we a church? Are we just a group of worshipers? Maybe we are simply a part of THE CHURCH--The Body of Christ.
What do you think?
I do not know the depth of everyone's relationship with Christ, nor do I know their backgrounds in the faith. Some may be Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian or some other denomination and others might have a Pentecostal background or a non-denominational background. A few may not have any history in the faith or anything more than a cursory relationship to the Lord.
Many are loving and giving folks who have given me a great gift of which they may or may not be aware. In this 63rd year of my life and my 42nd year in the ministry the fire of my calling has ignited and glows brighter and is spreading more quickly than the California wildfires. In this group there are those who are hurting; those who are in need of finances; those who need healing; and those who need the Lord. The make-up of this group varies from week to week but always with the faithful who are here every Sunday. I love every one of them.
But what are we as a group? How would organized ministries and churches recognize? Somehow I feel a strong connection to the first century Church that was composed of many of these same kind of folks. Are we a church? Are we just a group of worshipers? Maybe we are simply a part of THE CHURCH--The Body of Christ.
What do you think?
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